Close Date
December 9, 2024
At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.
We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.
Position Overview
The City of Kamloops has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Hand - Utility Operations. The Lead Hand - Utility Operations position is a working Lead Hand role focused on overseeing the City's water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater pumping systems. It involves managing daily operations, including scheduling, monitoring systems, and handling equipment and inventory. The Lead Hand also ensures compliance with safety standards and acts as a liaison between the team and the public or contractors. If being at the forefront of Kamloops’ vital utility infrastructure excites you, apply to today!
We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. We have world class, hiking and biking trails, ski resorts, green spaces, and facilities to fit whatever your passions are! We are nestled in the interior of British Columbia a few hours away from the Okanagan lakes and the Vancouver coastline. This is Kamloops!
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Completion of the BC EOCP Level IV Certificate in Water Distribution Systems*
- Completion of the BC EOCP Level IV Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems*
- Minimum five years' previous experience operating in a level III or higher water distribution system and level III or higher wastewater collection system.
- Minimum six months’ recent supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Proficient in Basic Word and Basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
Please note, our preference will be to hire a fully qualified Lead Hand - Utility Operations, however, if there are no qualified applicants, we may hire a Lead Hand - Utility Operations - Training Opportunity.
The successful candidate for the Lead Hand - Utility Operations - Training Opportunity must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Completion of the BC EOCP Level III Certificate in Water Distribution Systems*
- Completion of the BC EOCP Level III Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems*
- Ability to obtain BC EOCP Level IV Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems and Water Distribution Systems within three years.
- Minimum five years' previous experience operating in a Level III or higher water distribution system and level III or higher wastewater collection system.
- Minimum six months’ recent supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Proficient in Basic Word and Basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
*All requirements must comply with the Operator Certification Program Guidelines as laid out by the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP)
For further information on the Lead Hand - Utility Operations position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions.
Awarding of Training Opportunity:
To be successful for this training opportunity, senior applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.
On-the-Job Experience and Training:
The most senior qualified candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Lead Hand - Utility Operations. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous education and experience of the successful candidate and the length of the position but will be a maximum of three years.
Pay Rate:
The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 13 (outside), $41.393 per hour to start. After successful completion of the Training Opportunity term and being deemed fully qualified, the incumbent will move to a Pay Grade 13* (outside), $43.463 per hour as a fully qualified Lead Hand - Utility Operations.
Time Commitment to the Position:
The successful candidate will be required to remain in the Lead Hand - Utility Operations position for a minimum of the amount of time it took the candidate to become fully qualified.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position.
Hourly Rate
$43.463
Hours & Days of Work
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hours per Week
40
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
